Bassenthwaite

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

7 Customer Review(s)

Miss Jones
October 2020

“Nice apartment although you do get quite a bit of noise coming through the ceiling from the apartment above.”

Facilities were good the wood burner was especially nice after a day of walking. Shared facilities were ok with hand sanitizer provided. The two Hoover's that were provided had seen better days though and I had to empty one before I could use it which in the current climate wasn't great. I was also surprised to see the cleaners when they came to clean a different apartment didn't have any PPE on and one was carrying the towels resting up against her face! Again not great in the current climate ...

Facilities were good the wood burner was especially nice after a day of walking. Shared facilities were ok with hand sanitizer provided. The two Hoover's that were provided had seen better days though and I had to empty one before I could use it which in the current climate wasn't great. I was also surprised to see the cleaners when they came to clean a different apartment didn't have any PPE on and one was carrying the towels resting up against her face! Again not great in the current climate! We also found a dirty cup and some crumbs in the cutlery drawer which did make us wonder if the extra deep clean had been done efficiently. There was also broken glass near the bins so didn't seem anyone was checking them. Communication could have been better too as we didn't know what the situation was regarding recycling. All in all though a good apartment brilliantly situated for exploring the South Lakes although getting in and out of the drive wasn't for the faint hearted!!

- Miss Jones, October 2020
Mrs Arnold September 2020

“We loved the cottage especially the 1st 2 nights as it was peaceful.”

Our only moan would be from the 3rd night till our last night was the noisy people in the accommodation above. They talked very loudly and they banged around quite a bit which made our dog's bark which something they don't normally do. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the area. Views were amazing.

- Mrs Arnold, September 2020
Mrs Reid September 2020

“A lovely place, well equipped and welcoming, and the wood-burning stove was wonderful!”

- Mrs Reid, September 2020
Miss Kite August 2020

“Lovely cottage in a lovely quiet area with direct access to a secluded lake.”

- Miss Kite, August 2020
Mrs Archer August 2020

“The cottage was beautiful and in a lovely area the only thing that will stop us going back was the road that lead in to it it was a road where if someone came the other way there was no way of passing each other.”

Lovely place though for a couple of nights

- Mrs Archer, August 2020
Mr Grimsdale August 2020

“We selected the property on the basis that it advertised having WIFI as our son needed to use the internet for work.”

The advertised WIFI was unavailable for the whole week. We sent a message and were told that restoration of the service was in hand, but nothing changed. When we arrived the welcome booklet spoke of use of the swimming pool and Gym, neither of which were actually on site. There were also an excessive number of flies in the property and there was an active Wasp nest outside the kitchen window which meant that we couldnt have that window open. That level of mis advertising is totally unacceptable. We await your response.

- Mr Grimsdale, August 2020
Mrs Moore July 2020

“We had an amazing stay, very peaceful, great location, apartment is cosy, clean, has everything you may need.”

We would Definitely come back.

- Mrs Moore, July 2020
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Esthwaite Farm Cottages

A beautiful collection of eleven stone properties, located close to Esthwaite Water, in the idyllic village of Near Sawrey, Lake District National Park. From the moment you approach these delightful cottages, along picturesque narrow lanes, lined by swooping trees and quaint stone walls, you cannot fail to fall in love with this wonderful setting. It is the ideal choice for a break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Set in a charming courtyard, these eleven homely properties provide welcoming accommodation, many featuring a warming woodburning stove. There is a mix of one- and two-bedroom properties, over one or two stories. With some having open-plan living areas and all with comfy bedrooms, fit for a great night’s sleep in this quiet and tranquil part of the world. The large lawned area allows children and pets to play safety whilst you relax and gaze across the valley. Take a walk to the forested hillsides or maybe take the private path down to the water’s edge. This is truly an unrivalled location for exploring all that the Lake District has to offer. Whatever your motivation for taking a break, there’s something for everyone nearby. Walkers and cyclists can get their kicks at nearby Grizedale Forest. Lake Windermere and Coniston Water offer opportunities for river cruises or water sports. Take a drive through the charming surrounding villages, including beautiful Hawkshead, and explore the boutique shops in Ambleside or Bowness. Further afield, the towns of Keswick and Ulverston are well worth a visit, and kids will love a trip on the Haverthwaite Steam Train, just a few miles away. These characteristic cottages offer the opportunity for a memorable stay that you will want to repeat again and again.

The property

Bassenthwaite is a lovely stone cottage apartment located in Sawrey, Cumbria. Throughout the home the colours are attractive, welcoming and very much in the modern-contemporary style but in keeping with the classic, period cottage style. With its light walls and wooden furniture, the living room is a lovely place to relax and unwind after a long day, with the woodburning stove warming your tired feet. It has a country-style kitchen, with many modern appliances to suit all your cooking needs, and a lovely dining area for four. The property has two spacious bedrooms, one double and one twin, perfect to accommodate small families. The bedrooms have a light decor, with splashes of colour in the bed throws and lovely artwork on the walls, giving this property a wealth of character. When you visit Sawrey, why not visit Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House? With inviting window seats offering stunning views across the Lake District. Inside Blackwell has a homely atmosphere, with its inglenook fireplace and benches to sit and chat in front of the fire, as well as many original decorative features, including a rare hessian wall-hangings. Bassenthwaite is the perfect property for remote holidays.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove
Shared laundry.
Electric storage heaters with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer in shared laundry, Smart TV with Freeview
WIfi
Fuel, power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking in shared courtyard
Use of shared lawned garden
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 3 mins walk
Use of tumble dryer by 50p coin meter
Logs are charged at £4 per bag or 3 bags of logs at £10, kindling is available for £4 per bag, payment is made by the honesty box next to the logs
Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property
Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake
To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking Graythwaite Adventure in advance
Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required
Please Note: This property charges a £100.00 Good Housekeeping Bond
Please Note: There is a separate apartment on the first floor; associated noise may be heard
Please Note: Esthwaite property is an independent company and no one has rights to be on the water or fish or swim without paying Esthwaite water fishery

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SAWREY

Hawkshead 2 miles.

The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water, overlooked by the woods and tarns of Claife Heights. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs. Near Sawrey is famous for Hill Top, the 17th century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote her acclaimed children's stories. Now a museum, owned and run by the National Trust, Hill Top is one of the most visited houses in the Lake District. Far Sawrey is the hamlet furthest away from Hawkshead and the nearest to the ferry point on Windermere. It offers a church and pub/restaurant with a beer garden. There are good walks in the area, including those to Claife Heights and in Grizedale Forest. It's also a great base for enjoying a wide variety of typical Lakeland pursuits - with watersports close at hand on Lake Windermere, fishing on nearby Esthwaite Water and, of course, fell walking.

Please note Esthwaite property is an independent company and no one has rights to be on the water or fish or swim without paying Esthwaite water fishery. Please contact the Estate office before arrival

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Reviews

“Nice apartment although you do get quite a bit of noise coming through the ceiling from the apartment above.”

“We loved the cottage especially the 1st 2 nights as it was peaceful.”

“A lovely place, well equipped and welcoming, and the wood-burning stove was wonderful!”

“Lovely cottage in a lovely quiet area with direct access to a secluded lake.”

“The cottage was beautiful and in a lovely area the only thing that will stop us going back was the road that lead in to it it was a road where if someone came the other way there was no way of passing each other.”